Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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KENOSHA, Wis. - It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Michael E. "Eddy" Olexa Sr., 75, of Kenosha, on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Born on Jan. 15, 1946, in Ironwood, Michigan, son of the late Matthew J. Olexa and Virginia (Habina) Dunn, Mike married the love of his life, Peggy Cope, in Chicago, on Aug. 29, 1987. Not only did Mike love fishing and playing cards, he was also an avid Chicago Bears fan. Fond memories of Mike include him sitting with a cup of coffee, a cigarette,... Full story
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Doug Kaho passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2022, after a hard fought 5-year battle with cancer. Doug spent the first half of his childhood in Fort Worth, Texas, and the second half in Ramsay, Michigan. His adolescence was filled with adventures in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with lifelong friends who supported him despite his hearing loss, that though a challenge, never defined him. After graduating from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, Doug moved to Milwaukee,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Sharon Anne Hill, 76, of Ironwood, gained her wings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Ironwood. Sharon was born on Jan. 16, 1945, in Ironwood, a daughter of John J. and Mary C. (Serbin) Finco. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Sharon was united in marriage to Gregory W. Hill. They made their home in Ironwood, where they raised three children. Sharon was employed by and retired from Ironwood Area Schools after a lifetime career as a cook and custodian,... Full story
SILVER BAY, Minn. - Sharon Ann Kelley, age 80, long time resident of Silver Bay, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Jan. 10, 2022, after bravely fighting cancer. Sharon was born June 1, 1941, to Pearl (Hebert) and Leslie Havenor in Marenisco, Michigan; the second youngest of seven children. Sharon grew up and attended high school in Marenisco before following her sister Joyce to Silver Bay in 1960. There she met Norval Kelley. They married on April 22, 1961. After lovingly raising her... Full story
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Patricia Ann Lundin, 85 of Orange County, California, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, and Ironwood, Michigan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Pat is survived by two daughters, Lori McLinden (Paul) and Kari Giesie (Mark), and two sons, Gregg Lundin (Kris) and golden boy, David Lundin (Dena); grandchildren, Gillian and Megan Mclinden, Maggie Giesie, Morgan LoCascio (Brandon) and Mallory Giesie, Jack and Mari Lundin, and Kacie and Tommy Lundin; and great-grandson,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. — Karen Hantula (nee Sargent), 82, was called home on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, Karen was born in Mercer on Feb. 14, 1939, and spent her life in Hurley. She was the oldest of six children, and she was a 1958 graduate of J.E. Murphy High School. Karen married Toivo “Toby” Hantula on June 25, 1960. Throughout her life, Karen was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Ironwood, where she served many roles including Altar Guild, Facilities Coordinator, Treasurer, and member of the Episcopal Church Women... Full story
BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. - Thomas August Nordine died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 at the grand old age of 102-1/2. Throughout his entire life, Tom told stories, shared memories, and provided historical and area family knowledge to all who would listen. He was a human encyclopedia. Born to Swedish parents, August and Sophia Nordine, on June 16, 1919, Tom was the youngest of 10 children being born a few minutes after his twin brother, Bernard. He was born and raised in Golden Glow, a suburb of... Full story
RUIDOSO, N.M. - Irene K. Tregembo, age 100, of Capitan, N.M., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Goodlife Senior Living and Memory Care in Ruidoso. She was born on Jan. 20, 1921, in Wakefield, Michigan, the daughter of Emil and Susan (Strough) Nelson. She attended the Wakefield Schools, graduating with the class of 1939. Irene married Thomas R. Tregembo on Oct. 1, 1941, in Iron River, Michigan. The couple lived in Hibbing, Minnesota, and moved to Sun City, Arizona, after retiring. They... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dessie Dossetto, 92 years young, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Novi, on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Dessie was born on Aug. 1, 1929, in Wakefield, a daughter of Milan and Jelena Popovich. She graduated from Wakefield High School in 1947. On Oct. 14, 1950, Dessie was joined in marriage with John Dossetto. They made their home in Wakefield, where they raised their four children. Dessie was preceded in death by her parents; her... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Daniel Shauger, 64, a longtime resident of Clewiston, Florida, passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 9, 2022. He was born on Feb. 4, 1957, in Wakefield, son of the late Daniel and Elaine Shauger. He is survived by nine siblings, Brian (Jeanette) Hill, of Colorado, Reino Hill, of Wisconsin, Forrest (Diana) Hill and Gary Hill, of Negaunee, Regan Hill, of Bessemer, Jacquelyn Shauger (Gary Ilminen), of Lone Rock, Wisconsin, Jesse Shauger, of Wakefield, Janis Shauger, of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and Jeanne (Mark) Luczak, of Bessemer; a... Full story
WATERSMEET, Mich. — J. Hamilton Hazen, 72, passed away at his home in Watersmeet on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. He was born Sept. 26, 1949, to Jack and Margaret (Brunk) Hazen. J. lived and worked for the Lac Vieux Desert Tribe. He was a well-loved and a caring man. J. was highly respected in the community. He will be loved and missed always and forever. J. is survived by his wife, Loretta Hazen; brother, and Robert (Bonnie) Hazen of Bruce Crossing; sister, Margaret (William) Haapala of Bruce Crossing; daughters, Misty Rodriquez and Lisa (Donald) B... Full story
NEW LONDON, Wis. — Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Karen Marie Baron, passed away on Jan. 6, 2022, in New London. Karen was born to John H. Nelson and Alma (Saari) Nelson in Bessemer, Michigan, on Feb. 9, 1936. Karen worked as a beautician and housekeeper. She loved cooking, dancing and was a beautiful singer. She is survived by her husband, Richard; sons, Gary and Jim; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and other family and friends. Karen was welcomed in Heaven by her infant daughter, Marylynn; son, Danny; p... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Margaret "Marge" Marie (Rajkovich) Raykovich, 89, a lifetime resident of Ironwood passed away peacefully and went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Aspirus Ironwood Hospital with her loving son, Louis Raykovich, at her side. Marge was born on June 25, 1932, in Hurley, Wisconsin, the daughter of Steve and Agnes (Punich) Rajkovich. She attended Hurley High School and graduated in 1950. On Sept. 13, 1952, Marge was united in marriage to... Full story
TROY, Mich. - Randolph Steven Mattson, 58, a resident of Troy, and former resident of Bessemer, died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. He was born on April 22, 1963, in Wakefield, a son of John Henry and Patricia Jean (Madden) Mattson. Randy attended St. Sebastian Catholic School and was a 1981 graduate of A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer where he was a proud Speedboy athlete. After attending Northern Michigan University, he worked several jobs before beginning a 20-year career at Chrysler... Full story
MCFARLAND, Wis. - Joseph Stanley Aski, 95, joyfully embraced our Lord in Eternal Glory on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Joseph was born on Sept. 6, 1926, in West Allis, the son of Joseph and Justina (Zerenski) Aski. Joe was blessed with 95 amazing years. Joe was born, raised, married, and then raised his own family in West Allis. After waiting seven long years, Joe is now joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Eleanore. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justina and Joseph Aski; his sisters,... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Delores Mae Trolla, 91, a longtime resident of Hurley, passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, with family members at her side. Delores was born on May 27, 1930, in Ironwood, Michigan, a daughter of William and Luella (Manchester) Ludlow. She attended Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1948. On July 26, 1948, Delores was united in marriage to William Anthony Trolla at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. For many years, she and her husband owned and operated... Full story
HURLEY, Wis. - Shirley M. Bianchi, 87, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Hurley surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born the daughter of Aldise and Celia (Stella) Bruneau on Feb. 14, 1934, in Iron Belt. She was a 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School in Hurley. She then went to work for the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. On Nov. 5, 1955, Shirley was united in marriage with Francis J. Bianchi at St. Mary's Catholic Church in... Full story
MELLEN, Wis. - Cindy Grace Nelmark, 63 of Mellen, (Cozy Valley) passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. Cindy was born April 29, 1958, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of Peter John Kaseno and H. Barbara (Schlichting). Cindy married the love of her life, Terry Reynold Nelmark, on June 12, 1978, and made Mellen (Cozy Valley) their home. Guided by her faith and dedication to her family she was a devoted homemaker whose happiest moments were... Full story
PLANT CITY, Fla. - George A. Lester, 60, a former resident of Bergland, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 29, 2021. George was residing in Plant City at the time of his death George was born on Nov. 10, 1961, in White Pine, Michigan. He attended Bergland Community School until he graduated in 1979. George then relocated to Casper, Wyoming, for work. George is survived by his daughter, Brittany; twin sister, Georgia (Geo) George; his sister, Alicia (Don) Henry); nephews, Devin (Brooke) Doyle, Jesse... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Julie Morgan Silc, 80, of Ironwood, was born on Feb. 1, 1941, in Lansing, to Morgan and Angeline Gingrass, and died on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Ironwood. Julie grew up in Marquette. She graduated from Graveraet High School, attended college at the University of Michigan and graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1963, with a bachelor's degree in education and later followed up with a master's degree in administration. She was married for 55 years to the love of her... Full story
MARENISCO, Mich. - Thomas R. Fletcher, 49, of Marenisco, and a former resident of Wausau, Wisconsin, was taken from us on Friday morning, Dec. 24, 2021. Tom was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, on Jan. 18, 1972, to Gayle and Carla (VanBeynen) Fletcher and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1990. After high school, Tom manned a truck for Budweiser until he forgot to set the parking brake during a personal beer drop. Then Tom was an essential employee of the Nabisco Company for 25 years,... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Gloria R. (nee Pedrin) Gumm, 69, of Ironwood, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Gloria was born on Dec. 15, 1952, in Sault Ste. Marie, a daughter of Bernard Anthony and Helen Margie (Biermaker) Pedrin. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1972. Gloria is survived by two daughters, Anita (Curtis) Burnett and Sara Gumm; five grandchildren, Nathanial, ChloeAnn, Kaylee, Brody and Braxton; three stepchildren, Jim Gumm, Diane Coolidge and Alice Gingery and... Full story
WHITE PINE, Mich. - Donna Skoviak White, 82, of White Pine passed away on Dec. 26, 2021, after a battle with cancer. She was a fighter to the end. She was a three-time cancer surviver, but those battles over 30 years had taken their toll and she couldn't beat it this time. Donna was born to John Skoviak and Pauline (Chopp) Skoviak on Feb. 7, 1939, in Trimountain. She spent her early years in Painsdale, and moved to Ontonagon in the mid 1940s. In 1953, they moved to White Pine and purchased the... Full story
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Dolores L. (nee Utto) Rostollan, 91, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. Dolores was born on Feb. 13, 1930, in Highbridge, Wisconsin, (Bass Lake, Wisconsin), the daughter of Mathias and Femmie (Hakala) Utto. Her mother died when Dolores was four years old and she was raised by her loving father. Dolores attended a one-room schoolhouse during her early education and graduated from Ashland High School in Ashland, Wisconsin, in 1947. She attended Northland College... Full story
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Carolyn J. Erickson, 55, of Ironwood, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Ironwood with her family at her side. The former Carolyn Luoma was born June 1, 1961, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Donald and Nancy (Wennersten) Luoma. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School with the class of 1984. Carolyn worked at Copps and later attended Gogebic Community College where she received her associate degree in 2010 for cosmetology. She then worked at Smart Style where she loved wo... Full story
